Hms D'arcy Cooper Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Hms d'arcy cooper Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 57.03 N,1 16.895 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.950500
  • Longitude: 1.281583
Wreck Depth -3 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS D'ARCY COOPER
Type drifter
Flag GB
Tonnage 127
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 8, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1945
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers G CAN BUOY
Surveying Details H02218/41 15.8.41 H02218/41 15.8.41 STRANDED WK IN 515700N, 011700E PA, OR 077DEGS, 575FT FROM THE LT ON THE NE ARM OF HARWICH PIER, MARKED BY A G CAN BUOY, 1C, 022DEGS FROM WK. (TH, 20.6.41). - NM 1915/41. H02218/41 10.10.45 H02218/41 10.10.45 WK AND BUOY REMOVED. (TH, 11.9.45). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 2978/45.
Last Amended Date May 24, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1982 BY COCHRANE & SONS LTD, SELBY. HIRED AS AN EXAMINATION SERVICE VESSEL FROM 1940. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 46 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SUNK FOLLOWING AN ATTACK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (SIBI). BEACHED & LOST. (WW2 SL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 57.03 N,1 16.895 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS D'ARCY COOPER wreck located?

The HMS D'ARCY COOPER wreck is located at coordinates 51 57.03 N,1 16.895 E.

How deep is the HMS D'ARCY COOPER and where exactly is it located?

The HMS D'ARCY COOPER lies at a depth of about -3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 57.03 N,1 16.895 E.

When did the HMS D'ARCY COOPER sink?

The HMS D'ARCY COOPER sank on Apr 8, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS D'ARCY COOPER discovered?

The wreck of the HMS D'ARCY COOPER was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS D'ARCY COOPER belong to?

The HMS D'ARCY COOPER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS D'ARCY COOPER?

The HMS D'ARCY COOPER had a tonnage of 127 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS D'ARCY COOPER?

The HMS D'ARCY COOPER is classified as a drifter.

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